Opportunities From: United Way of King County

Volunteer: Golf Tournament Fundraiser at NewCastle Golf Course


Join FareStart and Amazon at The Golf Club at Newcastle for a fun-filled day of golf and community as we come together to raise critical funds for FareStart's job training and food security programs.


Volunteers are fundamental to the success of this event and play an important role in creating a memorable experience for participants.  Volunteer opportunities include Guest Registration, Hole-In-One Witness, Activity Stations and more.  Shifts are around 4 hours and take place in the morning, mid-day and afternoon.


Sign up to learn more and we will find a role and shift that works for you!

Organization: FareStart


Join FareStart and Amazon at The Golf Club at Newcastle for a fun-filled day of golf and community as we come together to raise critical funds for FareStart's job training and food security programs.


Volunteers are fundamental to the success of this event and play an important role in creating a memorable experience for participants.  Volunteer opportunities include Guest Registration, Hole-In-One Witness, Activity Stations and more.  Shifts are around 4 hours and take place in the morning, mid-day and afternoon.


Sign up to learn more and we will find a role and shift that works for you!

Organization: FareStart

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 98059

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Food Transport Volunteer

The Food Resourcing team is working to reduce food waste and increase food security by transporting excess donated products we receive from our local farm partners that cannot be used within FareStart to our local food bank partners instead. The volunteer will transport the produce from FareStart to the correlating food bank that requested it. Specific information will be provided beforehand, as well as directions to any locations being traveled to. 

Requirements: Having a personal vehicle to transport food in or willing to become van trained

Organization: FareStart

The Food Resourcing team is working to reduce food waste and increase food security by transporting excess donated products we receive from our local farm partners that cannot be used within FareStart to our local food bank partners instead. The volunteer will transport the produce from FareStart to the correlating food bank that requested it. Specific information will be provided beforehand, as well as directions to any locations being traveled to. 

Requirements: Having a personal vehicle to transport food in or willing to become van trained

Organization: FareStart

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 98101

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Glean Lead at Carnation Farms

The Food Resourcing team is working to reduce food waste and increase food security by transporting excess donated products we receive from our local farm partners that cannot be used within FareStart to our local food bank partners instead. The volunteer will lead fellow volunteers in harvesting produce at the farm; then will transport produce from the farm to the correlating food bank that requested it. Essential information will be provided beforehand, as well as directions to any locations being traveled to. 

Requirements: Having a personal vehicle to transport food in or willing to be van trained

Preferred: The ability to attend regular shifts (once a week or once every other week). However, we will take any help you are willing to give!

Organization: FareStart

The Food Resourcing team is working to reduce food waste and increase food security by transporting excess donated products we receive from our local farm partners that cannot be used within FareStart to our local food bank partners instead. The volunteer will lead fellow volunteers in harvesting produce at the farm; then will transport produce from the farm to the correlating food bank that requested it. Essential information will be provided beforehand, as well as directions to any locations being traveled to. 

Requirements: Having a personal vehicle to transport food in or willing to be van trained

Preferred: The ability to attend regular shifts (once a week or once every other week). However, we will take any help you are willing to give!

Organization: FareStart

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 98014

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Glean Lead at 21 Acres

The Food Resourcing team is working to reduce food waste and increase food security by transporting excess donated products we receive from our local farm partners that cannot be used within FareStart to our local food bank partners instead. The volunteer will lead fellow volunteers in harvesting produce at the farm; then will transport produce from the farm to the correlating food bank that requested it. Essential information will be provided beforehand, as well as directions to any locations being traveled to. 

Requirements: Having a personal vehicle to transport food in or willing to be van trained

Preferred: The ability to attend regular shifts (once a week or once every other week). However, we will take any help you are willing to give!

Organization: FareStart

The Food Resourcing team is working to reduce food waste and increase food security by transporting excess donated products we receive from our local farm partners that cannot be used within FareStart to our local food bank partners instead. The volunteer will lead fellow volunteers in harvesting produce at the farm; then will transport produce from the farm to the correlating food bank that requested it. Essential information will be provided beforehand, as well as directions to any locations being traveled to. 

Requirements: Having a personal vehicle to transport food in or willing to be van trained

Preferred: The ability to attend regular shifts (once a week or once every other week). However, we will take any help you are willing to give!

Organization: FareStart

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 98072

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Glean Lead at Oxbow Farm

The Food Resourcing team is working to reduce food waste and increase food security by transporting excess donated products we receive from our local farm partners that cannot be used within FareStart to our local food bank partners instead. The volunteer will lead fellow volunteers in harvesting produce at the farm; then will transport produce from the farm to the correlating food bank that requested it. Essential information will be provided beforehand, as well as directions to any locations being traveled to. 

Requirements: Having a personal vehicle to transport food in or willing to be van trained

Preferred: The ability to attend regular shifts (once a week or once every other week). However, we will take any help you are willing to give!

Organization: FareStart

The Food Resourcing team is working to reduce food waste and increase food security by transporting excess donated products we receive from our local farm partners that cannot be used within FareStart to our local food bank partners instead. The volunteer will lead fellow volunteers in harvesting produce at the farm; then will transport produce from the farm to the correlating food bank that requested it. Essential information will be provided beforehand, as well as directions to any locations being traveled to. 

Requirements: Having a personal vehicle to transport food in or willing to be van trained

Preferred: The ability to attend regular shifts (once a week or once every other week). However, we will take any help you are willing to give!

Organization: FareStart

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 98014

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Food Resourcing Kitchen Support

Overview: FareStart’s Food Resourcing Team partners with area food rescue nonprofits, local farms, and food businesses to pick up food donations. This product will be used in our community meals to support student training, and in other food security initiatives. It helps FareStart incorporate fresh, local, and nutritious products into those programs, diversify ingredients we wouldn’t otherwise be able to purchase, and minimize costs.

Tasks: This ongoing weekly volunteer role will support in a variety of activities, including:

Receiving, sorting, and processing recovered and donated food for immediate use, transfer, or long-term storagePrepping product to be viable for immediate use by kitchens and for storage.Sorting, weighing, labeling and other inventory related tasksBasic kitchen prep tasksSorting and organizing product based on each programs needs and setting items up for transfer and pick up

Schedule and Location

Mondays & Tuesdays, 4:30pm-6:30pm at 700 Virginia St, Seattle WA 98101

Qualifications and Requirements

Be able to lift up to 35 pounds repeatedlyBe able to stand and walk for up to 2 hoursAdhere to FareStart's volunteer expectationsFlexibility: tasks and amount of work may change week to weekMust be 18yrs +

Please click this link to view the On-Site Volunteering Information Sheet before your shift. You will find key information here, including photos of building entrances!

Organization: FareStart

Overview: FareStart’s Food Resourcing Team partners with area food rescue nonprofits, local farms, and food businesses to pick up food donations. This product will be used in our community meals to support student training, and in other food security initiatives. It helps FareStart incorporate fresh, local, and nutritious products into those programs, diversify ingredients we wouldn’t otherwise be able to purchase, and minimize costs.

Tasks: This ongoing weekly volunteer role will support in a variety of activities, including:

Receiving, sorting, and processing recovered and donated food for immediate use, transfer, or long-term storagePrepping product to be viable for immediate use by kitchens and for storage.Sorting, weighing, labeling and other inventory related tasksBasic kitchen prep tasksSorting and organizing product based on each programs needs and setting items up for transfer and pick up

Schedule and Location

Mondays & Tuesdays, 4:30pm-6:30pm at 700 Virginia St, Seattle WA 98101

Qualifications and Requirements

Be able to lift up to 35 pounds repeatedlyBe able to stand and walk for up to 2 hoursAdhere to FareStart's volunteer expectationsFlexibility: tasks and amount of work may change week to weekMust be 18yrs +

Please click this link to view the On-Site Volunteering Information Sheet before your shift. You will find key information here, including photos of building entrances!

Organization: FareStart

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 98101

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Glean Lead at tBug

The Food Resourcing team is working to reduce food waste and increase food security by transporting excess donated products we receive from our local farm partners that cannot be used within FareStart to our local food bank partners instead. The volunteer will lead fellow volunteers in harvesting produce at the farm; then will transport produce from the farm to the correlating food bank that requested it. Essential information will be provided beforehand, as well as directions to any locations being traveled to. 

Requirements: Having a personal vehicle to transport food in or willing to be van trained

Preferred: The ability to attend regular shifts (once a week or once every other week). However, we will take any help you are willing to give!

Organization: FareStart

The Food Resourcing team is working to reduce food waste and increase food security by transporting excess donated products we receive from our local farm partners that cannot be used within FareStart to our local food bank partners instead. The volunteer will lead fellow volunteers in harvesting produce at the farm; then will transport produce from the farm to the correlating food bank that requested it. Essential information will be provided beforehand, as well as directions to any locations being traveled to. 

Requirements: Having a personal vehicle to transport food in or willing to be van trained

Preferred: The ability to attend regular shifts (once a week or once every other week). However, we will take any help you are willing to give!

Organization: FareStart

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 98008

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Restaurant Support

OVERVIEW

FareStart is a social enterprise nonprofit that transforms lives, disrupts poverty, and nourishes communities through food, life skills, and job training. Our restaurant serves as both a dining space and a hands-on classroom where students gain real-world culinary and customer service experience.

We are seeking enthusiastic and dependable volunteers to support lunch service at the FareStart Restaurant. Volunteers play an important role in creating a welcoming experience for guests while supporting students in our job training programs.

ACTIVITIES

Volunteers may assist with:

Polishing silverware & rollupsPolishing glassware for events & Guest Chef NightsOrganizing equipment and collateral for events & Guest Chef Nights setupAny other tasks required to assist staff with set up for special occasions

Tasks vary based on daily restaurant needs and volunteer comfort level.

QUALIFICATIONSFriendly, positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a teamAbility to stand for extended periods and move throughout the restaurantComfortable working in a fast-paced environmentMust be 18 years or older for onsite volunteer opportunitiesATTIREClosed-toe shoes, long pants, clean & comfortable clothing, hat or hairnet required in food preparation areas and will be provided if needed


Organization: FareStart

OVERVIEW

FareStart is a social enterprise nonprofit that transforms lives, disrupts poverty, and nourishes communities through food, life skills, and job training. Our restaurant serves as both a dining space and a hands-on classroom where students gain real-world culinary and customer service experience.

We are seeking enthusiastic and dependable volunteers to support lunch service at the FareStart Restaurant. Volunteers play an important role in creating a welcoming experience for guests while supporting students in our job training programs.

ACTIVITIES

Volunteers may assist with:

Polishing silverware & rollupsPolishing glassware for events & Guest Chef NightsOrganizing equipment and collateral for events & Guest Chef Nights setupAny other tasks required to assist staff with set up for special occasions

Tasks vary based on daily restaurant needs and volunteer comfort level.

QUALIFICATIONSFriendly, positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a teamAbility to stand for extended periods and move throughout the restaurantComfortable working in a fast-paced environmentMust be 18 years or older for onsite volunteer opportunitiesATTIREClosed-toe shoes, long pants, clean & comfortable clothing, hat or hairnet required in food preparation areas and will be provided if needed


Organization: FareStart

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98101

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Curriculum & Materials Support

Overview

The Curriculum & Materials Support Volunteer assists FareStart's training teams by preparing and organizing classroom materials that support student learning and workforce development programs. This behind-the-scenes role helps ensure instructors have the resources they need to create engaging, effective learning experiences for students.

ResponsibilitiesCreate, assemble, and organize classroom materials such as flashcards, worksheets, handouts, and learning aidsPrint, cut, laminate, and prepare materials for upcoming classesOrganize curriculum binders, classroom supplies, and instructional resourcesAssist staff with special projects related to curriculum development and classroom preparationSupport training staff with administrative tasks related to classroom readinessQualificationsAttention to detail and strong organizational skillsAbility to work independently and follow instructionsComfortable using basic office equipment such as printers, laminators, and paper cuttersBasic computer skills preferredInterest in education, workforce development, or supporting student successTime CommitmentFlexible weekday schedulingShifts typically range from 2–4 hoursOngoing volunteers preferred, but project-based opportunities may be availablePhysical RequirementsAbility to sit or stand for extended periodsAbility to lift up to 20 pounds occasionallyAbility to perform repetitive tasks such as cutting, sorting, and assembling materialsTraining & Supervision

Volunteers will receive an orientation to FareStart and role-specific training from the Training Programs team. Ongoing support and supervision will be provided by FareStart staff.

Impact

By supporting the preparation of classroom materials, Curriculum & Materials Support Volunteers help create engaging learning environments and contribute directly to student success. Your work allows instructors to spend more time focused on teaching, coaching, and supporting students as they build skills for employment and long-term economic mobility.

Organization: FareStart

Overview

The Curriculum & Materials Support Volunteer assists FareStart's training teams by preparing and organizing classroom materials that support student learning and workforce development programs. This behind-the-scenes role helps ensure instructors have the resources they need to create engaging, effective learning experiences for students.

ResponsibilitiesCreate, assemble, and organize classroom materials such as flashcards, worksheets, handouts, and learning aidsPrint, cut, laminate, and prepare materials for upcoming classesOrganize curriculum binders, classroom supplies, and instructional resourcesAssist staff with special projects related to curriculum development and classroom preparationSupport training staff with administrative tasks related to classroom readinessQualificationsAttention to detail and strong organizational skillsAbility to work independently and follow instructionsComfortable using basic office equipment such as printers, laminators, and paper cuttersBasic computer skills preferredInterest in education, workforce development, or supporting student successTime CommitmentFlexible weekday schedulingShifts typically range from 2–4 hoursOngoing volunteers preferred, but project-based opportunities may be availablePhysical RequirementsAbility to sit or stand for extended periodsAbility to lift up to 20 pounds occasionallyAbility to perform repetitive tasks such as cutting, sorting, and assembling materialsTraining & Supervision

Volunteers will receive an orientation to FareStart and role-specific training from the Training Programs team. Ongoing support and supervision will be provided by FareStart staff.

Impact

By supporting the preparation of classroom materials, Curriculum & Materials Support Volunteers help create engaging learning environments and contribute directly to student success. Your work allows instructors to spend more time focused on teaching, coaching, and supporting students as they build skills for employment and long-term economic mobility.

Organization: FareStart

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98119

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Glean with FareStart at The Bellevue Urban Garden

Join us at The Bellevue Urban Garden (tBUG) in Bellevue to Glean produce for the Community!

FareStart’s Food Resourcing Team works with local partners to support our food security and rescue initiatives. From our local growers, we glean any goods that are seconds, in excess, or that they would like to donate. This product will be incorporated into our Community and School Meals kitchens to provide local, nutritious food to communities experiencing food insecurity.

For those new to gleaning, gleaning is:

The act of harvesting or collecting unused or surplus produce from farms and distributing it to those experiencing food insecurityTraditionally defined as gathering anything left over after a harvestBringing a Child to a Farm Harvest/Gleaning Volunteer Shift:

Volunteers who have a FareStart volunteer account are welcome to bring a child under 16 years old to participate in a farm harvest/gleaning shift. To reserve space, please create a team when registering and sign up for the number of spots needed. After registering, email volunteer@farestart.org with the name(s) and age(s) of the child(ren) who will be attending with you so we can ensure everyone is accounted for. Children's volunteer hours will be added to the registered volunteer's account. We look forward to having your family join us in supporting local farms and reducing food waste!
Please watch these two training videos before showing up at your shift:

Lifting heavy objects  & Knife Safety

DRIVING/PARKING DIRECTIONS:
156th Pl NE, Bellevue, WA 98008
tBUG is located on the right when coming from 156th Ave SE. Volunteers can park in the gravel on the side of the road (in yellow) or in the Lake Hills parking lot nearby (in yellow).
Note for glean leads: To unload supplies and load produce back into the van, you can park near the entrance gate but make sure not to block the trail. Otherwise, you can park in either area (in yellow) for they are roughly the same walking distance from tBUG.

Organization: FareStart

Join us at The Bellevue Urban Garden (tBUG) in Bellevue to Glean produce for the Community!

FareStart’s Food Resourcing Team works with local partners to support our food security and rescue initiatives. From our local growers, we glean any goods that are seconds, in excess, or that they would like to donate. This product will be incorporated into our Community and School Meals kitchens to provide local, nutritious food to communities experiencing food insecurity.

For those new to gleaning, gleaning is:

The act of harvesting or collecting unused or surplus produce from farms and distributing it to those experiencing food insecurityTraditionally defined as gathering anything left over after a harvestBringing a Child to a Farm Harvest/Gleaning Volunteer Shift:

Volunteers who have a FareStart volunteer account are welcome to bring a child under 16 years old to participate in a farm harvest/gleaning shift. To reserve space, please create a team when registering and sign up for the number of spots needed. After registering, email volunteer@farestart.org with the name(s) and age(s) of the child(ren) who will be attending with you so we can ensure everyone is accounted for. Children's volunteer hours will be added to the registered volunteer's account. We look forward to having your family join us in supporting local farms and reducing food waste!
Please watch these two training videos before showing up at your shift:

Lifting heavy objects  & Knife Safety

DRIVING/PARKING DIRECTIONS:
156th Pl NE, Bellevue, WA 98008
tBUG is located on the right when coming from 156th Ave SE. Volunteers can park in the gravel on the side of the road (in yellow) or in the Lake Hills parking lot nearby (in yellow).
Note for glean leads: To unload supplies and load produce back into the van, you can park near the entrance gate but make sure not to block the trail. Otherwise, you can park in either area (in yellow) for they are roughly the same walking distance from tBUG.

Organization: FareStart

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 98007

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Glean with FareStart at Oxbow Farm

Join us at Oxbow Farm in Carnation to Glean produce for the Community!

FareStart’s Food Resourcing Team works with local partners to support our food security and rescue initiatives. From our local growers, we glean any goods that are seconds, in excess, or that they would like to donate. This product will be incorporated into our Community and School Meals kitchens to provide local, nutritious food to communities experiencing food insecurity

For those new to gleaning, gleaning is:

The act of harvesting or collecting unused or surplus produce from farms and distributing it to those experiencing food insecurityTraditionally defined as gathering anything left over after a harvestBringing a Child to a Farm Harvest/Gleaning Volunteer Shift

Volunteers who have a FareStart volunteer account are welcome to bring a child under 16 years old to participate in a farm harvest/gleaning shift. To reserve space, please create a team when registering and sign up for the number of spots needed. After registering, email volunteer@farestart.org with the name(s) and age(s) of the child(ren) who will be attending with you so we can ensure everyone is accounted for. Children's volunteer hours will be added to the registered volunteer's account. We look forward to having your family join us in supporting local farms and reducing food waste!
Please watch these two training videos before showing up at your shift:

Lifting heavy objects  & Knife Safety

DRIVING/PARKING DIRECTIONS:
10819 Carnation Duvall Rd Carnation, WA. 98014
There are 3 entrances to Oxbow. Please use the public entrance, 1.4 miles south of the 124th Street roundabout. It will be marked with a “Welcome to Oxbow” sign. Following the red arrows/lines on the photo, you will turn into the entrance and drive down a dirt path. At the yellow ‘x’ is the parking lot and farmstand, where you should park and where you will meet volunteers.

Organization: FareStart

Join us at Oxbow Farm in Carnation to Glean produce for the Community!

FareStart’s Food Resourcing Team works with local partners to support our food security and rescue initiatives. From our local growers, we glean any goods that are seconds, in excess, or that they would like to donate. This product will be incorporated into our Community and School Meals kitchens to provide local, nutritious food to communities experiencing food insecurity

For those new to gleaning, gleaning is:

The act of harvesting or collecting unused or surplus produce from farms and distributing it to those experiencing food insecurityTraditionally defined as gathering anything left over after a harvestBringing a Child to a Farm Harvest/Gleaning Volunteer Shift

Volunteers who have a FareStart volunteer account are welcome to bring a child under 16 years old to participate in a farm harvest/gleaning shift. To reserve space, please create a team when registering and sign up for the number of spots needed. After registering, email volunteer@farestart.org with the name(s) and age(s) of the child(ren) who will be attending with you so we can ensure everyone is accounted for. Children's volunteer hours will be added to the registered volunteer's account. We look forward to having your family join us in supporting local farms and reducing food waste!
Please watch these two training videos before showing up at your shift:

Lifting heavy objects  & Knife Safety

DRIVING/PARKING DIRECTIONS:
10819 Carnation Duvall Rd Carnation, WA. 98014
There are 3 entrances to Oxbow. Please use the public entrance, 1.4 miles south of the 124th Street roundabout. It will be marked with a “Welcome to Oxbow” sign. Following the red arrows/lines on the photo, you will turn into the entrance and drive down a dirt path. At the yellow ‘x’ is the parking lot and farmstand, where you should park and where you will meet volunteers.

Organization: FareStart

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 98014

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Glean with FareStart at Carnation Farms

Join us at Carnation Farms in Carnation to Glean produce for the Community!

FareStart’s Food Resourcing Team works with local partners to support our food security and rescue initiatives. From our local growers, we glean any goods that are seconds, in excess, or that they would like to donate. This product will be incorporated into our Community and School Meals kitchens to provide local, nutritious food to communities experiencing food insecurity

For those new to gleaning, gleaning is:

The act of harvesting or collecting unused or surplus produce from farms and distributing it to those experiencing food insecurityTraditionally defined as gathering anything left over after a harvestBringing a Child to a Farm Harvest/Gleaning Volunteer Shift

Volunteers who have a FareStart volunteer account are welcome to bring a child under 16 years old to participate in a farm harvest/gleaning shift. To reserve space, please create a team when registering and sign up for the number of spots needed. After registering, email volunteer@farestart.org with the name(s) and age(s) of the child(ren) who will be attending with you so we can ensure everyone is accounted for. Children's volunteer hours will be added to the registered volunteer's account. We look forward to having your family join us in supporting local farms and reducing food waste!
Please watch these two training videos before showing up at your shift:

Lifting heavy objects  & Knife Safety

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
28901 NE Carnation Farm Rd. Carnation WA 98014
Turn into a dirt area with a white gate and a bridge just ahead (where the red arrow is; the yellow line is the bridge). Drive slowly over the bridge and between the path of trees (marked by the second red arrow). At the end there will be a few buildings and a parking lot (red ‘x’ and circle). This is where you will park and meet with volunteers.

Organization: FareStart

Join us at Carnation Farms in Carnation to Glean produce for the Community!

FareStart’s Food Resourcing Team works with local partners to support our food security and rescue initiatives. From our local growers, we glean any goods that are seconds, in excess, or that they would like to donate. This product will be incorporated into our Community and School Meals kitchens to provide local, nutritious food to communities experiencing food insecurity

For those new to gleaning, gleaning is:

The act of harvesting or collecting unused or surplus produce from farms and distributing it to those experiencing food insecurityTraditionally defined as gathering anything left over after a harvestBringing a Child to a Farm Harvest/Gleaning Volunteer Shift

Volunteers who have a FareStart volunteer account are welcome to bring a child under 16 years old to participate in a farm harvest/gleaning shift. To reserve space, please create a team when registering and sign up for the number of spots needed. After registering, email volunteer@farestart.org with the name(s) and age(s) of the child(ren) who will be attending with you so we can ensure everyone is accounted for. Children's volunteer hours will be added to the registered volunteer's account. We look forward to having your family join us in supporting local farms and reducing food waste!
Please watch these two training videos before showing up at your shift:

Lifting heavy objects  & Knife Safety

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
28901 NE Carnation Farm Rd. Carnation WA 98014
Turn into a dirt area with a white gate and a bridge just ahead (where the red arrow is; the yellow line is the bridge). Drive slowly over the bridge and between the path of trees (marked by the second red arrow). At the end there will be a few buildings and a parking lot (red ‘x’ and circle). This is where you will park and meet with volunteers.

Organization: FareStart

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 98014

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Glean with FareStart at Beacon Food Forest

Once a month, instead of Sofia's usual Monday Food Resourcing Kitchen Shift, volunteers will meet at the Beacon Food Forest located in Beacon Hill. You will be assisting with a small-scale harvest of mainly herbs, along with some berries and greens that will go towards our Community & School Meals Programs. It is a great way to get outside for a bit and enjoy the nice weather! Attached are highlighted areas with free parking once you arrive.

Beacon Food Forest is a 7-acre food forest adjacent to Jefferson Park on Beacon Hill near 15th Avenue South and South Dakota St.  Free parking highlighted below, meet FareStart staff at the gazebo entrance.


Organization: FareStart

Once a month, instead of Sofia's usual Monday Food Resourcing Kitchen Shift, volunteers will meet at the Beacon Food Forest located in Beacon Hill. You will be assisting with a small-scale harvest of mainly herbs, along with some berries and greens that will go towards our Community & School Meals Programs. It is a great way to get outside for a bit and enjoy the nice weather! Attached are highlighted areas with free parking once you arrive.

Beacon Food Forest is a 7-acre food forest adjacent to Jefferson Park on Beacon Hill near 15th Avenue South and South Dakota St.  Free parking highlighted below, meet FareStart staff at the gazebo entrance.


Organization: FareStart

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 98108

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Ambassador Volunteer

Volunteer Role: FareStart Ambassador (Information Tabling Volunteer)

Overview:
 As a FareStart Ambassador, you will introduce new people to FareStart and help grow support for our mission. Your outreach helps us welcome more students, expand our programs, and empower more graduates on their path forward.

Responsibilities:

Pick up information booth materials from FareStart’s downtown location (700 Virginia St.) prior to the event (flexible timing in the days leading up)Transport materials to the event site and set up the information boothEngage with community members by sharing FareStart’s mission and impactAnswer questions, recruit volunteers, and direct people to additional resources (printed materials and website)Pack up materials after the event and return them to FareStart in the days following

Qualifications:

Comfortable speaking with the public and representing FareStartWilling to learn key information about FareStart (talking points will be provided)Able to transport booth materials to and from events18 years of age or olderWilling to complete a brief interview with FareStart staff

How to Get Involved:
If you are interested, please email volunteer@farestart.org to learn more and schedule a brief interview.

Organization: FareStart

Volunteer Role: FareStart Ambassador (Information Tabling Volunteer)

Overview:
 As a FareStart Ambassador, you will introduce new people to FareStart and help grow support for our mission. Your outreach helps us welcome more students, expand our programs, and empower more graduates on their path forward.

Responsibilities:

Pick up information booth materials from FareStart’s downtown location (700 Virginia St.) prior to the event (flexible timing in the days leading up)Transport materials to the event site and set up the information boothEngage with community members by sharing FareStart’s mission and impactAnswer questions, recruit volunteers, and direct people to additional resources (printed materials and website)Pack up materials after the event and return them to FareStart in the days following

Qualifications:

Comfortable speaking with the public and representing FareStartWilling to learn key information about FareStart (talking points will be provided)Able to transport booth materials to and from events18 years of age or olderWilling to complete a brief interview with FareStart staff

How to Get Involved:
If you are interested, please email volunteer@farestart.org to learn more and schedule a brief interview.

Organization: FareStart

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98101

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Glean with FareStart at 21 Acres Farm

Join us at 21-acres Farm in Woodinville to Glean produce for the Community!

FareStart’s Food Security Team works with local partners to support our food rescue and access initiatives. From our local growers, we glean any goods that are seconds, in excess, or that they would like to donate. This product will be incorporated into our Community and School Meals.
21 Acres is a leader in sustainable and regenerative practices, serving as a living laboratory center for sustainable ways of living. Their purpose is to promote the benefits of local food systems within the context of climate challenges through their farm, community gardens, native plant nursery, education center, and more.

For those new to gleaning, gleaning is:

The act of harvesting or collecting unused or surplus produce from farms and distributing it to those experiencing food insecurityTraditionally defined as gathering anything left over after a harvestBringing a Child to a Farm Harvest/Gleaning Volunteer Shift

Volunteers who have a FareStart volunteer account are welcome to bring a child under 16 years old to participate in a farm harvest/gleaning shift. To reserve space, please create a team when registering and sign up for the number of spots needed. After registering, email volunteer@farestart.org with the name(s) and age(s) of the child(ren) who will be attending with you so we can ensure everyone is accounted for. Children's volunteer hours will be added to the registered volunteer's account. We look forward to having your family join us in supporting local farms and reducing food waste!
Please watch these two training videos before showing up at your shift:

Lifting heavy objects  & Knife Safety  

Looking to get to 21 Acres on the bus from Seattle? Check out this route suggestion.

DRIVING/PARKING DIRECTIONS:
13701 NE 171st St, Woodinville, WA 98072 
The 21 Acres Center is a two-story gold building located on the right-hand side of the street. Turn into the parking lot and park anywhere. There will be tents set up on the sidewalk in the parking lot for gleaning events. This is where volunteers will meet and check in.

After the Glean you are invited to enjoy the amenities of 21 acres which include:

Visit Campus, they offer farm walks, building tours to learn about their LEED platinum certified buildingCommunity Events, learn more and register here: 21 Acres Classes and EventsFarm Steward Saturdays each week from April to November-work alongside knowledgeable 21 acres staff on a variety of seasonal restoration and farm projects that build soil health and climate resilience.Shop the Farm Market!  21 Acres Farm Market

Organization: FareStart

Join us at 21-acres Farm in Woodinville to Glean produce for the Community!

FareStart’s Food Security Team works with local partners to support our food rescue and access initiatives. From our local growers, we glean any goods that are seconds, in excess, or that they would like to donate. This product will be incorporated into our Community and School Meals.
21 Acres is a leader in sustainable and regenerative practices, serving as a living laboratory center for sustainable ways of living. Their purpose is to promote the benefits of local food systems within the context of climate challenges through their farm, community gardens, native plant nursery, education center, and more.

For those new to gleaning, gleaning is:

The act of harvesting or collecting unused or surplus produce from farms and distributing it to those experiencing food insecurityTraditionally defined as gathering anything left over after a harvestBringing a Child to a Farm Harvest/Gleaning Volunteer Shift

Volunteers who have a FareStart volunteer account are welcome to bring a child under 16 years old to participate in a farm harvest/gleaning shift. To reserve space, please create a team when registering and sign up for the number of spots needed. After registering, email volunteer@farestart.org with the name(s) and age(s) of the child(ren) who will be attending with you so we can ensure everyone is accounted for. Children's volunteer hours will be added to the registered volunteer's account. We look forward to having your family join us in supporting local farms and reducing food waste!
Please watch these two training videos before showing up at your shift:

Lifting heavy objects  & Knife Safety  

Looking to get to 21 Acres on the bus from Seattle? Check out this route suggestion.

DRIVING/PARKING DIRECTIONS:
13701 NE 171st St, Woodinville, WA 98072 
The 21 Acres Center is a two-story gold building located on the right-hand side of the street. Turn into the parking lot and park anywhere. There will be tents set up on the sidewalk in the parking lot for gleaning events. This is where volunteers will meet and check in.

After the Glean you are invited to enjoy the amenities of 21 acres which include:

Visit Campus, they offer farm walks, building tours to learn about their LEED platinum certified buildingCommunity Events, learn more and register here: 21 Acres Classes and EventsFarm Steward Saturdays each week from April to November-work alongside knowledgeable 21 acres staff on a variety of seasonal restoration and farm projects that build soil health and climate resilience.Shop the Farm Market!  21 Acres Farm Market

Organization: FareStart

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 98072

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Community Meals Kitchen Prep--Weekends

Join FareStart in making meals at our Community Meals Kitchen!

At FareStart, we believe everyone deserves access to fresh, healthy, and nutritious food. For more than 30 years, we have prepared and delivered meals throughout the Greater Seattle area, providing over 19 million meals to local nonprofits, shelters, respite centers, youth and adult daycare centers, and schools.

Volunteers play an important role in supporting the daily production of approximately 2,365 meals. No kitchen experience is required — this is a great opportunity for hands-on volunteering, team building, and giving back to the community.

Because our meal programs rely heavily on volunteer support, attendance is very important. If you are unable to attend your scheduled shift, please unregister as soon as possible so another volunteer may sign up and help ensure meals are prepared for the community members who depend on them.

Volunteer Activities: Volunteers may assist with a variety of food preparation and kitchen support tasks based on skill level and comfort, including:

Assembling and wrapping sandwiches Washing, peeling, and cutting produce Cutting bread for croutonsPortioning, assembling, and labeling mealsPreparing kitchen organization materials such as flashcards and labels

Location: Galaxy Building, 635 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119

Parking & Transportation:Galaxy Building Garage (~$16)Paid lot across the street (~$14)Free street parking available nearby Bus routes 24 and 30 stop nearby

Dates/Times: Saturdays & Sundays 10:00a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Attire: Volunteers working in kitchen spaces must wear:

Closed-toe, non-slip or rubber-soled shoesFull-length pantsComfortable clothing that can get dirtyLong hair tied back

Aprons and hairnets will be provided. Please avoid wearing loose jewelry or nail polish.

Health and Safety Considerations:

Please do not volunteer if you are feeling sickFareStart is a mask-friendly environment

Please click this link to view the On-Site Volunteering Information Sheet before your shift. You will find key information here, including photos of building entrances!


Organization: FareStart

Join FareStart in making meals at our Community Meals Kitchen!

At FareStart, we believe everyone deserves access to fresh, healthy, and nutritious food. For more than 30 years, we have prepared and delivered meals throughout the Greater Seattle area, providing over 19 million meals to local nonprofits, shelters, respite centers, youth and adult daycare centers, and schools.

Volunteers play an important role in supporting the daily production of approximately 2,365 meals. No kitchen experience is required — this is a great opportunity for hands-on volunteering, team building, and giving back to the community.

Because our meal programs rely heavily on volunteer support, attendance is very important. If you are unable to attend your scheduled shift, please unregister as soon as possible so another volunteer may sign up and help ensure meals are prepared for the community members who depend on them.

Volunteer Activities: Volunteers may assist with a variety of food preparation and kitchen support tasks based on skill level and comfort, including:

Assembling and wrapping sandwiches Washing, peeling, and cutting produce Cutting bread for croutonsPortioning, assembling, and labeling mealsPreparing kitchen organization materials such as flashcards and labels

Location: Galaxy Building, 635 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119

Parking & Transportation:Galaxy Building Garage (~$16)Paid lot across the street (~$14)Free street parking available nearby Bus routes 24 and 30 stop nearby

Dates/Times: Saturdays & Sundays 10:00a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Attire: Volunteers working in kitchen spaces must wear:

Closed-toe, non-slip or rubber-soled shoesFull-length pantsComfortable clothing that can get dirtyLong hair tied back

Aprons and hairnets will be provided. Please avoid wearing loose jewelry or nail polish.

Health and Safety Considerations:

Please do not volunteer if you are feeling sickFareStart is a mask-friendly environment

Please click this link to view the On-Site Volunteering Information Sheet before your shift. You will find key information here, including photos of building entrances!


Organization: FareStart

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98119

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Community Meals Kitchen Meals Prep--Weekday Mornings

Join FareStart in making meals at our Community Meals Kitchen!


We believe everyone is entitled to fresh, healthy and nutritious food.  We have over 30 years of history and expertise in preparing and delivering meals across the Greater Seattle area, producing 19 million meals for local nonprofits, shelters, respite centers, youth and adult daycare centers and schools.  Volunteers help with a variety of tasks to help supplement the large amount of work that goes in to creating around 2,365 meals each day. No kitchen experience required! A great opportunity for hands-on volunteer work and team building.

We rely on the hard work of volunteers in order to effectively serve our community.  If you schedule a volunteer shift and do not show up it means others are not able to sign up and we aren't able to make the meals our community depends on.  Please unregister yourself as soon as possible if you are not able to attend so others may sign up.

Volunteer Duties: Volunteers will help prepare meals by completing basic preparation tasks. FareStart staff will assign tasks based on individual skill and comfort level.

Assemble and wrap sandwichesClean and cut produceCut bread for croutonsPortion, assemble, and label meals

Location: Galaxy Building, 635 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119

Phone: 206-588-40

Parking: Is available in Galaxy Building Garage ($16), a lot across the street ($14), or on the street for free. Bus routes 24 and 30 stop along the street.

Dates/Times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

9:30am-11:30am

Attire: Volunteers are asked to wear sturdy, closed-toed, non-slip/rubber-soled shoes and full-length pants. We also advise volunteers to wear clothes and shoes which can get dirty, we will provide aprons. Long hair must be tied back, and all volunteers must wear a hat or a hairnet (hairnet provided). Please refrain from wearing nail polish.

Group Size: Individuals or groups of up to 5 people.

Health & Safety Considerations: 

Do not volunteer if sickFareStart is a mask-friendly environment

Please click this link to view the On-Site Volunteering Information Sheet before your shift. You will find key information here, including photos of building entrances!


Organization: FareStart

Join FareStart in making meals at our Community Meals Kitchen!


We believe everyone is entitled to fresh, healthy and nutritious food.  We have over 30 years of history and expertise in preparing and delivering meals across the Greater Seattle area, producing 19 million meals for local nonprofits, shelters, respite centers, youth and adult daycare centers and schools.  Volunteers help with a variety of tasks to help supplement the large amount of work that goes in to creating around 2,365 meals each day. No kitchen experience required! A great opportunity for hands-on volunteer work and team building.

We rely on the hard work of volunteers in order to effectively serve our community.  If you schedule a volunteer shift and do not show up it means others are not able to sign up and we aren't able to make the meals our community depends on.  Please unregister yourself as soon as possible if you are not able to attend so others may sign up.

Volunteer Duties: Volunteers will help prepare meals by completing basic preparation tasks. FareStart staff will assign tasks based on individual skill and comfort level.

Assemble and wrap sandwichesClean and cut produceCut bread for croutonsPortion, assemble, and label meals

Location: Galaxy Building, 635 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119

Phone: 206-588-40

Parking: Is available in Galaxy Building Garage ($16), a lot across the street ($14), or on the street for free. Bus routes 24 and 30 stop along the street.

Dates/Times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

9:30am-11:30am

Attire: Volunteers are asked to wear sturdy, closed-toed, non-slip/rubber-soled shoes and full-length pants. We also advise volunteers to wear clothes and shoes which can get dirty, we will provide aprons. Long hair must be tied back, and all volunteers must wear a hat or a hairnet (hairnet provided). Please refrain from wearing nail polish.

Group Size: Individuals or groups of up to 5 people.

Health & Safety Considerations: 

Do not volunteer if sickFareStart is a mask-friendly environment

Please click this link to view the On-Site Volunteering Information Sheet before your shift. You will find key information here, including photos of building entrances!


Organization: FareStart

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98119

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: FareStart Community Ambassador

Help promote FareStart to the community, engage people and get them excited and informed about our mission! Volunteer ambassadors will have the opportunity to partake in one or more of the following types of ambassador roles.  TABLING- These events are most often linked to workplace giving. Volunteers will be provided with a packet that includes table layouts, FAQ, notes about FareStart, sample spiels and training to prepare them. Volunteers will be asked to collect supplies at FareStart, take them to the event, set up the table and then represent FareStart at the event. Afterwards the volunteer will be responsible for returning materials to FareStart. Must be able to carry 25 lbs. 
SPEAKING- These events are most often linked to workplace giving and third-party events. Volunteers will be provided with notes about FareStart, scripts, as well as the opportunity to shadow. Most speaking engagements last from 5 to 15 minutes depending on the event.
COMMUNITY EVENTS- Ambassador volunteers will get first access to special events where we want to send in knowledgeable volunteers to represent FareStart in the community.  Events usually take place during regular business hours (a few nights and weekends) both virtually and at various locations around the Seattle area and at FareStart locations. Opportunities will be assigned voluntarily on a first come first served basis. 

 

Organization: FareStart

Help promote FareStart to the community, engage people and get them excited and informed about our mission! Volunteer ambassadors will have the opportunity to partake in one or more of the following types of ambassador roles.  TABLING- These events are most often linked to workplace giving. Volunteers will be provided with a packet that includes table layouts, FAQ, notes about FareStart, sample spiels and training to prepare them. Volunteers will be asked to collect supplies at FareStart, take them to the event, set up the table and then represent FareStart at the event. Afterwards the volunteer will be responsible for returning materials to FareStart. Must be able to carry 25 lbs. 
SPEAKING- These events are most often linked to workplace giving and third-party events. Volunteers will be provided with notes about FareStart, scripts, as well as the opportunity to shadow. Most speaking engagements last from 5 to 15 minutes depending on the event.
COMMUNITY EVENTS- Ambassador volunteers will get first access to special events where we want to send in knowledgeable volunteers to represent FareStart in the community.  Events usually take place during regular business hours (a few nights and weekends) both virtually and at various locations around the Seattle area and at FareStart locations. Opportunities will be assigned voluntarily on a first come first served basis. 

 

Organization: FareStart

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98101

Allow Groups: No